Literacy does not always mean you have to crack open a book. What if I told you that making origami finger puppets for pretend play was a gateway to literacy? Okay, you probably know origami is great for math and problem solving, but literacy? You might need some convincing. Well, pretend play promotes creative storytelling…
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Children’s Books with Characters on the Autism Spectrum
You and your children probably know a person on the autism spectrum, it may be a family member, a close friend, or you. Books and stories can help children understand autism and the wide variety of ways it can present itself in individuals. These children’s books with characters on the autism spectrum will help teach…
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Printable Spring Finger Puppets for Pretend Play
Children learn best through play and enjoy making their own toys, like these adorable spring finger puppets! Paper finger puppets like this cute bunny, chick, sun, tulip and lamb will encourage your children’s creative storytelling skills and extend their pretend play time. In fact, you may recognize the chick from Melanie’s Easter coloring page! As…
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Funny Poems for Kids: Giggle, Snort and Chuckle!
If your children claim they don’t like poetry, you must introduce them to these funny poems for kids! Too often adults think that children won’t appreciate the poetic art form because they never learned to like it either. But I guarantee poetry can play a special part in your relationship with your child! These poetry…
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Middle Grade Books Similar to Hatchet
So you child has just finished reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and is itching for some more good survival stories. Here’s a new list for your read alike book list collection! There are five more books in the Hatchet series, (known as “Brian’s Saga) so they can start with those, and when they are done…
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Best Dice Games for Kids: Have Fun and Learn New Skills!
Dice games are not just an excellent way to while away the time. The benefits of playing dice games for kids are many! Playing these games will expose kids to the wonders of probability, put math calculation skills to use, improve visual perception and manual dexterity, Not only that, while playing dice games, your children…
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Books Like Artemis Fowl: Heists, Thrilling Missions and Spies!
Have your kids read the Artemis Fowl series? Are they looking forward to the Artemis Fowl movie coming out in August, 2019? If they’ve read and re-read all seven books in Eoin Colfer’s fast paced, high interest story about a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who goes after a dangerous group of high-tech fairies they’re probably looking…
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Picture Books to Support Emotional Intelligence
What one act will develop both the emotional intelligence and the future academic success of your child? You only get one guess. (I bet you guessed right.) Research has repeatedly demonstrated that reading aloud to your children helps them develop empathy and compassion. Picture books offer your children insight into the perspective of others as…
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